Conversations

This week, Host Steve Brandl talks with Local Historian Brad Steinmitz about the History of the village of La Farge from the early 1800's to the present, including stories of the first tribes to inhabit the area, early European settlers and if the town's first basketball court really did have a wood stove at half court. 

Brad Geyer is Dena's guest this week. Brad is a Veteran For Peace  - Madison Chapter. They discuss the costs of militarism, the propaganda that keeps it going, and the need for more voices for peace and justice. 

Host Tom Fassbender talks with Luke Saunders, local chainsaw expert, about the safe practices when making firewood and basic chainsaw maintenance.

This week, Host Ed Holahan talks with Dr. Paul Bergquist about what brought him to the Driftless and his journey to become a Doctor of Family Medicine in Viroqua.

This week Host Mary Christenson talks with Ada Lenarz about her travels and volunteer teaching work in Guatemala. 

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Taking Flight https://filmfreeway.com/TakingFlight435 -- an interesting documentary about Ingrid Aguilar, their founder (English subtitles available)

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Kailean Welsh talks with Vernon County Clerk Jerry Pedretti about preparations and requirements for voting this November.

Host Steve Brandl talks with Kevin Larson of the Vernon County Fair Board about its history and upcoming 2024 Fair.

Shawna McDowell is Dena's guest. She is Wisconsin DNR Conservation Warden for Vernon County.  It is a wide ranging and informative conversation

Tom Fassbender talks with Organic Valley CEO Jeff Frank about how he landed at Organic Valley and what to look forward to in the future.

Theo Rose Parrish and Ed Holahan talk about art, life and…sprinting, of course.